Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO Policy)
Northern Natural Gas promotes equal employment opportunities and provides family medical leave in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities.
EEO is the Law. It is Northern’s policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, Northern is committed to a program of affirmative action for work sites in the United States.
If any applicant or employee believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, they should immediately contact their supervisor, or contact Human Resources at 402-398-7000.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA Policy)
Northern Natural Gas’ Family Medical Leave Policy complies with all applicable federal and state laws. In general, family medical leave is administered according to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008. The administration of this policy complies with applicable state law where state law provides a greater benefit. FMLA does not affect and federal or state law prohibiting discrimination or supersede any state or local law that provides greater family or medical leave rights.
For a summary of employee rights and responsibilities and military leave entitlements under FMLA and the National Defense Authorization Act, review Appendix C-WH Publication provided by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA Policy)
EPPA. Northern does not use lie detector tests in pre-employment screening or during the course of employment.